Nursery Practitioner

Job Description Grow Your Career at Cherrywood Nursery – Join Us as a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Location: Cemetery Pales, Pirbright, GU24 0JT Contract: Full-Time, Permanent (40 hours/week) – Part-time options available Salary: Up to £27,426.10 per annum (based on qualifications and experience) Welcome Bonus: £1,000 Qualification Bonus: £400 Discover Cherrywood NurserySet in the heart of the beautiful village of Pirbright, Cherrywood Nursery is a purpose-built, open-plan setting designed to spark curiosity and nurture young minds. Our standout features include:\tA calming sensory room and fun-filled soft play area\tExpansive outdoor gardens with a vegetable patch, sensory garden, and outdoor learning zones\tA dedicated outdoor classroom with climbing frames to support gross motor development\tFive age-specific rooms with tailored resources for every stage\tA cosy sleep room and modern changing/toileting facilities\tAn on-site kitchen with two caterers serving fresh, homemade meals daily Why Join the Family First Team?We believe in supporting our team just as much as we support our children. Here’s what you’ll enjoy:\t£1,000 Welcome Bonus – A warm and rewarding start\t£400 Qualification Bonus – Recognising your Level 2 or 3 expertise after just 6 months\tGenerous Annual Leave – 24 days + your birthday off + bank holidays\tChildcare Discount – 75% off nursery fees\tHealth & Wellbeing Support – Confidential employee assistance helpline\tCareer Development – Tailored learning and clear progression pathways\tPension Scheme – Competitive and secure\tReferral Bonuses – Help us grow and earn rewards\tFree Onsite Parking\tCompany Events – Team-building, socials, and celebrations Your RoleAs a valued Early Years Practitioner, you will:\tDeliver high-quality care and education in a safe, nurturing environment\tPlan and lead engaging, age-appropriate activities\tCollaborate with your team to create a positive and inclusive culture\tFollow safeguarding, health & safety, and company policies\tSupport children’s physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development What We’re Looking For\t Full and relevant Level 2 or Level 3 childcare qualification – Essential\t Fluent in written and spoken English – Essential\t 1+ year experience in Early Years – Desirable\t Knowledge of EYFS and regulatory frameworks – Desirable️ Safeguarding CommitmentWe are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and rigorous vetting procedures. Ready to make a meaningful impact in early years education? Apply now and become part of our Cherrywood familyCherrywood is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.